2-Day Uyuni Salt Flats and Lagoons Tour

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ID: GYG853770-1349320
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Country: Bolivia

Duration: 03:00 hours


Description

Explore the Uyuni Salt Flats and Lagoons on a 2-day tour. Visit the Train Cemetery, the town of Colchani, the Salar de Uyuni, the Incahuasi Island, and the Dakar Monument.
Discover the highlights of the Uyuni Salt Flats on a 2-day tour. Visit the Train Cemetery, Colchani, and Incahuasi Island. See the Dakar Monument, and visit the Cañapa, Hedionda, and Chulluncani lagoons.

Start with a visit to the Train Cemetery, dating back to the 19th century. See the remains of ancient locomotives located just a few kilometers from the city of Uyuni.

Continue to Colchani, a small town known for producing salt-based products. Purchase various handicrafts. Visit the Salar de Uyuni, which spans over 10,000 km². Observe small piles of salt shaped like pyramids.

Arrive at the entrance point to Incahuasi Island. Enjoy the stunning natural views and see an abundance of cacti. Head to the Dakar Monument, where you can take beautiful photographs. Enjoy a delicious local lunch.

Continue to the majestic Salar de Uyuni. In the afternoon, head to the water mirrors to appreciate the sunset reflecting the beautiful sky, a place where the earth and sky have no limits.

On day 2, start your journey at approximately 9:30 AM to begin your adventure in the majestic Salar de Uyuni. Visit at least three lagoons: Cañapa, Hedionda, and Chulluncani, which are of different colors and are part of the High-Plateau Lagoons, home to hundreds of flamingos.

Conclude the tour in the city of Uyuni at approximately 6:00 PM.

Highlights

  • Discover the Train Cemetery, home to the remains of ancient locomotives
  • Visit the small town of Colchani, known for its salt-based products
  • See the Salar de Uyuni, the world's largest salt flat, and its water mirrors
  • Explore the Incahuasi Island and see the abundance of cacti on a 30-minute tour
  • Visit the Dakar Monument and take beautiful photographs of the landscape

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour starts early in the morning.
Be prepared for varying weather conditions.
Bring cash for personal expenses as ATMs may not be available.
Altitude sickness medication is recommended.
A moderate level of fitness is required.
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.